web analytics

Easy-to-Make Walnut Smoothie

| December 17, 2014 Comment

Easy-to-make walnut smoothie

Easy-to-Make Walnut Smoothie – Chef Aida Mollenkamp, author of Keys to the Kitchen (http://amzn.to/Ihq3Nk), shows host Judy Greer how to make a healthy smoothie out of walnuts.
Aida is on The California Walnut Board.

Walnuts have twice the antioxidant polyphenols as almonds, peanuts, pistachios, cashews, and other tree nuts. They’re also rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

How to make Walnut Milk

Ingredients

  • 1 cup walnut halves
  • 3 cups water plus more for soaking walnuts
  • 1 tbsp honey or agave nectar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Preparation

  1. Soak walnuts for at least an hour.
  2. Drain and rinse the walnuts; blend all the ingredients.

How to make Walnut-Date Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup walnut milk
  • 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
  • 3/4 cup Medjool or other dates, pitted and roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup ice (8 cubes)

Preparation

Blend all ingredients on the highest setting until smooth.

 

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Category: Drinks

Leave a comment